Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)

"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)"
Single by Kelly Clarkson
from the album Stronger
Released January 16, 2012
Format CD single, digital download
Recorded 2011; Echo Recording Studios, Los Angeles
Genre Pop rock, dance-pop
Length 3:41
Label RCA
Writer(s) Jörgen Elofsson, Ali Tamposi, David Gamson, Greg Kurstin
Producer Greg Kurstin
Kelly Clarkson singles chronology
"Mr. Know It All"
(2011)		 "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)"
(2012)

"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)", also known as "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)", is a song by American pop rock singer Kelly Clarkson. It was written by Jörgen Elofsson, Ali Tamposi, David Gamson, Greg Kurstin and produced by Kurstin. It will be sent to mainstream radio on January 17, 2012, by RCA, as the second single from Clarkson's fifth album, Stronger. The song is an uptempo pop rock song that uses vibrant beat pulsating with synth and electric guitar. According to Clarkson, the song was inspired by Friedrich Nietzsche quote, "That which does not kill us makes us stronger," and its lyrics contain the theme of empowerment. The song is considered as an anthem for recovery after the end of a bad relationship.

The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised Clarkson's vocal performance, some of whom highlighted it as one of the album's musical highlights. Immediately following the release of Stronger, the song entered the Billboard Hot 100 and Canadian Hot 100 at number 64. Internationally, the song received moderate success, peaking at number 24 in Australia, and number 26 in New Zealand.

The song's accompanying music video was directed by Shane Drake. It incorporates the theme of global flash mob which features worldwide fan involvement. The music video garnered positive receptions from critics who felt that its overall impact was joyful and fun. Clarkson has performed "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" in several live appearances, notably during the U.S. X Factor result show and the VH1 Divas 2011.

Contents

Background and release

"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" was written by Jörgen Elofsson, Ali Tamposi, David Gamson, Greg Kurstin. Elofsson also co-wrote "A Moment Like This", which was released as a non-album single by Clarkson in 2002 following her coronation as the first American Idol winner.[1] The song was inspired by the Friedrich Nietzsche quote, "That which does not kill us makes us stronger,"[2] which was written in his book Twilight of the Idols, or, How to Philosophize with a Hammer in 1888 and was originally attributed to Alexander the Great. In an interview with MTV News prior to the song's release, Clarkson remarked that she could not wait to perform the song live. She commented, "We've already rehearsed it, and it's so much fun. It's like this big dance anthem. That'll be the one [that's] kinda like 'Since U Been Gone,' [with] people jumping up and down to [it], and it's just kind of really inspiring, so I can't wait to perform that one."[3] The song's empowerment and uplifting theme led Clarkson to name her fifth studio album as Stronger.[4] She also stated that the song is one of her favourite songs in the album, saying "Everybody loves the message ‘What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.’ It's a perfect representation of my life."[5]

In July 2011, after returning from a vacation on Tahiti, Clarkson found out that some of her songs were leaked online[6] and "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" was one of the many songs.[7] Clarkson commented that the leak felt worse than being physically robbed.[8] In an attempt to counter-attack the leak, Clarkson finally debuted the song on October 5, 2011, three weeks ahead of her album's release, writing "Hey ya'll - I heard that some versions of 'What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)' started showing up online. My new album Stronger is out in 3 weeks (Oct 24) and I want you to hear the real thing! Check it out!"[9][10]

"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" will officially impact U.S. Top 40/Mainstream radio on January 17, 2012.[11] The acoustic version of the song appears in Clarkson's second EP, iTunes Session.[12] The song is currently being used in the 2012 Toyota Camry commercial which features Clarkson singing the song with her co-stars Chris Berman, Andrew Zimmern and James Lipton.[13]

Composition

"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" is a pop-rock song with a length of three minutes and forty-one seconds.[14] The song begins with a rumbling guitar and a shimmering synth riff as Clarkson sings the opening line "You know the bed feels warmer / Sleeping here alone."[15][16] Jason Lipshutz of Billboard noted that the guitar riff in the verses is reminiscent of Clarkson's "Since U Been Gone" which narrates an anthem of personal reinvention, and dancing.[17] The bridges contain vibrant beat pulsating with synth and electric guitar that display some elements of electronic.[18][19] During chorus, the song explodes into an upbeat dance-pop number, complete with guitars and electronic drums as Clarkson sings "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger / Stand a little taller / Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone."[15] Jonathan Keefe of Slant Magazine believed that nobody else could sell the song's ginormous chorus better than Clarkson.[20]

Lyrically, the song is about moving on from a nasty ex who won't leave you alone.[16] It is also considered as "an anthem for recovery after the end of a bad relationship."[1] According to Clarkson, the song doesn't refer to a specific person, stating "I didn't have a bad breakup or anything, I just think life is about relationships so I always write all about these different ones going on in my life. And I don't have a filter, so it's pretty verbatim."[4] Jason Scott of Blogcritics felt that out of all tracks in Stronger, Clarkson's vocals are best and trendiest in "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)."[21]

The song spans from the low tone of G3 to the high tone of E5, with harmonies reaching to G5.

Critical reception

The song received positive reviews from contemporary critics. Scott Shetler of PopCrush gave the song four stars out of five, lauding its strong hook and empowering message. He ended his review by calling the song as "vintage Kelly Clarkson."[18] Jenna Hally Rubenstein of MTV Buzzworthy compared the song to Clarkson's "Since U Been Gone," which has a super radio-friendly hook.[22] Elizabeth Lancaster of MTV Newsroom listed "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)" as one of five key tracks in Clarkson's album Stronger, writing "Upbeat yet soulful, the chorus will drag you up and onto the floor to dance the heartache away alongside her."[23] Grady Smith of Entertainment Weekly thought that the song's "belty pop/rock wheelhouse" should please fans of the sound. He later added that "Clarkson might have been better off releasing "What Doesn’t Kill You" as the first track from Stronger."[24] Another positive reception came from Glenn Gamboa from Newsday, who praised Kelly for "infusing her tales of empowerment after a breakup with her unique combo of vulnerability and sass."[25]

Otherwise the majority of the critics, Jonathan Keefe from Slant Magazine thought that the song is a "tailor-made for radio play" and that "the chilly electro-pop that Greg Kurstin brings to the verses, suggests a Top-40 version of Robyn's "Call Your Girlfriend" [20] Chris Willman of Reuters criticized the lyrics, commenting that "Never mind how tired that tune's titular phrase is. For a laugh, look up the YouTube video in which some wag mashed together a medley of 30 different songs that already borrowed "That which does not kill me makes me stronger" as a lyrical hook."[26] Kevin Ritchie from NOW Magazine emphasized that "is about as clichéd as a mission statement can get, but it also makes for a solid pop song."[27]

Chart performance

Following the release of the album, the song debuted at number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100 on the week ending October 30, 2011.[28] Three weeks later, the song re-entered Billboard Hot 100 at number 99.[29] As of December 14, 2011, the song has currently sold 122,000 digital downloads in the United States.[30]

Internationally, "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" has had moderate success. Following the release of the album, the song made an appearance on South Korea's Gaon Chart at number 22 with 18,487 downloads on the week ending October 29, 2011.[31] In Canada, the song entered the Canadian Hot 100 and peaked at number 64 on the week ending November 12, 2011.[32] On the week ending December 5, 2011, the song entered Australian Singles Chart at number 44. It has peaked at number 24.[33] On the same week, the song also debuted at number 31 on the New Zealand Singles Chart and has since peaked at number 26.[34]

Music video

Concept and release

On November 21, 2011, Clarkson announced on her website that she wanted to incorporate a global flash mob into the music video of "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)". [35] She posted,

I'm shooting my video for "What Doesn't Kill You" and I'd like everyone to join me in my global flash mob! Check out the routine in the video below. Learn it with me and get your cameras ready to record you and your friends rocking these moves in a unique location that shows where you are in the world. Submit your clip using the form below and maybe you'll see it in my music video!! I can't wait to see your submissions. Remember to be creative, but keep it safe and legal! Thanks for participating! Love, Kelly.[36]

The music video premiered on VEVO on December 14, 2011.[37] It was directed by Shane Drake.[38]

Synopsis

At the beginning of the music video, Clarkson is seen sitting in a video control room. She is watching various clips of people dancing on a screen monitor. She is also seen singing on a stage with her band. The scenes are shown alternately for about half way through with a variety of montage that show people from various places performing the same dance routine. It is also revealed that Clarkson is singing on a stage in a garden square and a cut-scene shows people starting to assemble at the square, getting ready for a flash mob. Then, Clarkson is seen joining the crowd, performing a rendition of the same dance routine. The final scene shows Clarkson and the crowd disperse as the song comes to an end.[39]

Reception

Critical receptions towards the music video were positive. Prior to the release of the music video, Jenna Halley Rubenstein of MTV Buzzworthy predicted that the video would depict women who triumphed over broken relationships as an homage to being self-sufficient. However, she loved the video's different approach, complimenting the synchronized dancing and thought that Clarkson kept it classy.[40] Leah Collins of The Vancouver Sun interpreted that the video depicts Clarkson who develops strength and endurance as well as the ability to lead a large-scale dance routine after surviving a trauma.[41] Erin Strecker of Entertainment Weekly enjoyed Clarkson's goofy expressions and perceived the video as "Since U Been Gone" round two.[42] Rand Duren of The Dallas Morning News also reiterated that the music video is a reminiscent of "Since U Been Gone" and that it was great seeing more dancing and movement from Clarkson.[43] Jessica Sager of PopCrush thought that the music video is "surprisingly fun" due to the combination of Clarkson's powerhouse pipe and her dance moves.[44] Contessa Gayles of AOL.com described the song as "powerful" and "uplifting" and she believed that the music video did the song justice.[45] Bill Lamb of About.com felt that the overall impact of the music video was joyful fun.[38] The same opinion was echoed by Robbie Daw of Idolator who thought the video was fun especially "when Kelly herself joins the giant mob at the very end." He also stated that his personal favourite clip in the video was "the girls who do the moves underwater with fish swimming all around them."[46]

Live performances

Clarkson first performed the song a in a Sony-sponsored special concert at The Troubador in Los Angeles on October 19, 2011 to promote the album.[47] On November 9, 2011, she performed the song on Z100's annual Jingle Ball concert at Madison Square Garden.[48] She also performed the song on "VH1 Unplugged: Kelly Clarkson" which premiered online on November 17, 2011.[49][50] Clarkson's first televised performance of the song was on November 23, 2011, during The X Factor results show.[51][52] On December 18, 2011, she performed the song on VH1 Divas 2011.[53]

Credits and personnel

Recording
Personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Stronger.[54]

Charts

Chart (2011) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[33] 24
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[55] 64
New Zealand (RIANZ)[34] 26
South Korea (Gaon Chart)[31] 22
US Billboard Hot 100[56] 64

Release history

Region Date Format Label
Australia[57] November 14, 2011 Contemporary hit radio Sony Music
United States January 16, 2012 Hot/Modern/AC radio[58] RCA Records
January 17, 2012 Top 40/Mainstream radio[11] RCA Records
Germany[59] February 3, 2012 CD single Sony Music

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